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December 18, 2006
:: Huh? Gender Testing Now Reality
Santhi Soudarajan collapsed after winning the womens 800 meter at the Asian Games this month...the problem is, however, that Santhi is a man. AP photo by Jin Man
Bizzare, but a sign of the times...gender testing has now become a reality of high-profile sports. Today in India, a runner was stripped of a silver medal after failing a gender test. She/he had won the silver in the 800 meter run of the Asian Games. From the AP/StarTribune:
Santhi Soudarajan was tested after the race this month in Doha, Qatar.
The Indian Olympic Association said Monday it has been told by the Olympic Council of Asia that the 25-year-old runner was disqualified.
"IOA has asked the Athletic Federation of India to return the medal as desired by the Olympic Council of Asia,'' the Indian Olympic group said.
The IOA also asked its medical commission to inquire into Sounderajan's case and report within 10 days.
There are no compulsory gender tests during events sanctioned by track and field's international ruling body, but athletes may be asked to take a gender test. The medical evaluation panel usually includes a gynecologist, endocrinologist, psychologist and internal medicine specialist.
Posted by pierre at December 18, 2006 11:35 AM
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